Emirates review by Barry 2015-07-01

We travelled from Perth to Dubai on an A380 for the first time. Despite booking months in advance, we were given seats in the very rear (tail section) of the plane. 88A and 88B. The Chart in the seat pocket referred to these seats as "bad" for their location. When checking in we asked if we could have seats in a central location, but were just given these. What does a person have to do to get a reasonable seat these days.? Half way across the Indian Ocean, I thought the plane was going to fall into the sea. It shook violently from side to side for quite some time and I had never experienced such violent shaking before. From Dubai to Perth, we were given a " breakfast " after about 90 minutes ( about 4am ) and then nothing to eat until about 3.30 to 4.00pm. I presume that Emerites expects everyone to sleep in their seats for all of this time, but what about those who can't sleep. A sandwich and a drink would have been well received, but northing was offered. Finally, before take-off at Dubai, the Stewards were suppose to walk around and check to see that everyone was sitting upright and had their seat belt on. Where I was seated, I could see people laying across 3 seats, obvious. EDITORS COMMENT: Snacks are available during the flight you just have to ask for them as they don't come through the cabin with them